Letlow Delivers $3.7 Million for Flood Mitigation Research at LSU

January 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Through her work on the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Julia Letlow has delivered nearly $4 million in Community Project Funding to support LSU’s efforts to reduce flood risk in South Louisiana. The $3.7 million investment will be used to establish the Center for Risks, Insurability, and Sustainable Protection (CRISP) at LSU. The funding passed as part of the FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill which cleared Congress on Thursday. The Center will focus its research efforts on combating the harsh effects of severe flooding, and reducing the high insurance costs often resulting from repeat flooding during extreme weather events. “As Louisiana's flagship university, LSU is well equipped to pioneer effective strategies to protect our citizens from severe flooding. This funding will empower groundbreaking research into mitigating future flood damage and holding down insurance costs for Louisianans,” said Congresswoman Julia Letlow. “We must be prepared for when natural disaster strikes, which is why a significant portion of my appropriations efforts have focused on protecting South Louisiana from severe flooding.” The funding comes on the heels of Letlow securing $2 million in support for flood prevention efforts in South Louisiana along the Amite River. ###